Construction Foreman

Construction Foreman – Job Description

A Foreman organizes and supervises construction work on site day to day, so that every task is done safely, on time and to the required quality. The Foreman reports directly to the Site Manager. The role includes leading and coordinating construction crews, assigning tasks to workers and keeping work on site efficient.

Working closely with the Site Manager, the Foreman plans daily work according to the approved schedules and project documentation. This means checking work progress, finding the causes of delays and fixing them quickly, and solving organizational and technical issues as they come up.

The Foreman makes sure all completed work meets the project documentation and quality standards (ISO 9001). Together with the Quality Department, the Foreman runs inspections at every stage of construction and puts corrective actions in place when defects or deviations are found. The role also covers occupational health and safety on site: running safety and work briefings for workers, making sure everyone on site follows safety rules, and overseeing environmental protection measures.

Main Expectations for the Candidate

Secondary vocational or higher education in construction
At least 2–3 years of experience as a foreman or in a similar role in construction
Experience organizing and leading construction crews
Good knowledge of construction regulations, quality standards and safety requirements
Ability to monitor deadlines and ensure work quality
Good communication and teamworking skills
Problem-solving and decision-making ability
Ability to motivate others
Knowledge of English and Russian is a must, Swedish is highly welcome

Employment Conditions

Employer-paid travel tickets (ferry or flight) from the employee’s country of residence to Sweden
Accommodation provided during the work period in Sweden
Collective work contract in accordance with Swedish industry standards
Work schedule: 3 weeks in Sweden followed by 1 week at home
Work phone and work clothing provided by the employer
Compensation of Transport Costs
Sports Compensation
Motivating Additional Benefits Package